Conversation Piece Podcast

On this week’s episode, Patrick takes a deep dive into three core memories of his journey: one great, two not so great. He talks about how these things became foundational in how he understands himself today and how he understands + contextualizes his past experience. He also discusses how these things tie together to form the sacred timeline of his life, while reiterating the benefits of sharing...

On this week’s episode, Patrick rings in the new year with a solo conversation about the adoptee experience, specifically, our comfort — and discomfort — with the conversations around adoption . He talks about the inherent discomfort that permeates the act of adoption and the dynamic between the stories we, as adoptees, want to tell and the stories people want to hear. Super fun! Resources mention...

On this week’s episode, it’s the Holiday Spectacular + Best of 2023 Special with my (Patrick’s) very dear friends Leah Burns and Erik Kemp ✨ Leah and Erik join the show to close out 2023 the right way: by talking about the difference between basements and storm shelters! They also answer some get-to-know-you questions and help Patrick celebrate the Top 5 Conversation Piece episodes as voted on by...

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by a very special guest, Patrick’s wife Emily Armstrong! Emily comes on the show to talk about Emily + Patrick’s origin story, their NYC baby-moon, and talk about their upcoming (or ongoing?!) parenthood journey. They also answer some get-to-know-you questions and dive into some questions from you, the audience — all recorded in the comfort of their living room...

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, author Brittany Means joins the show to talk about resisting dominant narratives and the ways systemic issues influence our stories, particularly their origins. Brittany shares her ongoing journey to stay present, how dominant narratives like resiliency can lead us down the wrong paths, and how these different things show up in her debut memoir, Hell i...

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Patrick does a deep dive into three things we should all consider regarding the adoptee identity: some people claim it and some don't, adoption + our experiences affect us every single day, and 'adoptee' as an identity is still not validated by the general public. Then, he talks about what you can expect from the show the rest of this month! Also: we’r...

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Patrick closes National Adoptee Awareness Month with a solo conversation about the burden of responsibility we feel regarding managing other people's feelings at the expense of our own. (Hint, hint: it's an illusion!) He also gives a recap of the November episode slate and talks about what to expect for December and early 2024. Catch up on November Amy...

November is National Adoption / Adoptee Awareness Month. For too long, adoptee voices have not been centered in conversations about adoption and that has led to a one-sided narrative dominated by adoptive parents and adoption agencies. That’s been changing, and this month, we’re joining the chorus of adoptees who have been sharing their stories by highlighting Asian American adoptees right here in...

November is National Adoption / Adoptee Awareness Month. For too long, adoptee voices have not been centered in conversations about adoption and that has led to a one-sided narrative dominated by adoptive parents and adoption agencies. That’s been changing, and this month, we’re joining the chorus of adoptees who have been sharing their stories by highlighting Asian American adoptees right here in...

November is National Adoption / Adoptee Awareness Month. For too long, adoptee voices have not been centered in conversations about adoption and that has led to a one-sided narrative dominated by adoptive parents and adoption agencies. That’s been changing, and this month, we’re joining the chorus of adoptees who have been sharing their stories by highlighting Asian American adoptees right here in...

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, I (Patrick) am coming to you from a brand new place with the same old face! That's right, I'm previewing a new spot for recording that you'll be seeing at least through November. I'm also recapping what happened in October on the show and the newsletter, what's going down in November, and what else you can expect from here going forward! It's a fun tim...

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Patrick sits down with rapper Jason Chu to discuss his new album  we were the seeds (available wherever you get music!). Jason discusses how hip hop resonated with him at an early age, the way he marries his creative art with his advocacy and education, and what it really means to be in community. He also shares his inspirations for the album, some myt...

On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Patrick sits down with Joon Park to discuss the privilege of telling our stories and being on the receiving end of other's. Joon talks about the roots of his love for storytelling, what he's learned about of the power + privilege of our stories in his role as a hospital chaplain, and how silence can be a powerful tool for uplifting and elevating the st...

On this week’s (special) episode of Conversation Piece, I get back in the saddle — aka my kitchen — to make one final plea for your Signal Award votes ( today’s the LAST DAY! ). Before all that, I give an in-depth recap of THE BIPOC ADOPTEE CONVERSATIONS : how the series went, the conversations we had, and the big takeaways of it all. To wrap it all up, I chat about the decision to evolve the news...

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS , has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU1 ** The APAHM Conversations concludes with Nata...

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS , has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU1 ** The APAHM Conversations continue with Bianc...

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS , has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU1 ** The APAHM Conversations concludes with Sho...

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS , has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU1 ** The APAHM Conversations continue with Rick...

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS , has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU1 ** The APAHM Conversations continue with Augus...

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS , has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU1 ** The APAHM Conversations continue with Rohan...

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS , has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU1 ** The APAHM Conversations continue with Simi...

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS , has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU1 ** The APAHM Conversations continue with Tony...

We're thrilled to announce that our series, THE APAHM CONVERSATIONS , has been named a finalist for the 2023 Signal Awards, and we're taking a trip down memory lane to relive the magic! To celebrate, for the next ten days we're re-airing the episodes that got us here 🎙️✨ Join the conversation and don’t forget to cast your vote: https://bit.ly/44TyNU1 ** The APAHM Conversations kick off with Liz K...

The BIPOC Adoptee Conversations conclude with BIPOC Adoptees founder Liana Soifer! Liana and Patrick wrap up this series with a discussion about where our community goes next. Liana shares her how entering into parenthood set her down the path of identity, why we need to de-center adoptive parents and agencies from narratives about adoptee experiences, and the importance of celebrating each other....

The BIPOC Adoptee Conversations continue with Lucy Sheen! Lucy joins Patrick from across the pond to talk about being one of 106 Hong Kong foundlings, the importance of adoptees being able to voice their own lived experiences themselves, and why filmmakers and creatives have to do more than just "rely on the experts they know" when telling transracial adoptee stories. Connect with Lucy on Instagra...